The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in employing video review technology.
Replay systems are set to arrive at The Championships this year.
Competitors will gain the option to challenge specific rulings made by the official, mirroring the protocol currently in operation at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step arrives only a season following the All England Club implemented ELC, which terminated the 147-year tradition of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors cannot to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the umpire to re-examine specific decisions, including:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot touched an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the number of challenges a player can request.
A Recent Example
A recent incident took place in Indian Wells recently, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a difficult call for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and determined the player was guilty of interference, granting the rally to his opponent.
Growing Trend
Video reviews aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews implemented at every one of its events.
Further Updates
A further change at The Championships this year involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where fans have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was in or out.
Finally, with exactly a century of days remaining until the start of the Championships, organizers have further announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
